Clinical Nutrition in Oncology Care
Cancer and its treatments place significant stress on the body, making clinical nutrition a critical component of oncology care. Patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery often experience reduced appetite, nausea, and weight loss.
Clinical nutrition helps manage these side effects by providing energy-dense and protein-rich formulations. Adequate nutrition supports immune function, maintains body weight, and improves tolerance to treatment.
Nutrition plans are customized based on cancer type, treatment stage, and individual tolerance. Enteral or parenteral nutrition may be required in advanced cases.
By supporting physical strength and recovery, clinical nutrition enhances treatment effectiveness and patient comfort during cancer care.